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  1. NannyG

    Protein shakes

    I have a stomach that is very touchy & am lactose intolerant. Was drinking a soy based protein drink from EAS but they discontinued it after 5 years. Any suggestions ? Been trying GNC lean shakes but the swiss chocolate has a funny taste.
  2. NannyG

    Protein shakes...help!

    I have been using EAS Advantage Carb Control 17 Gm protein, No sugar, 2 net carbs, 110 calories from Walmart. They taste good. No smell. My problem is I am lactose intolerant & they just discontinued their soy based drink. The reformulated one is milk based. But am sure it's tasty if you can...
  3. NannyG

    Eating Issues

    Didn't your Dr recommend chewable or liquid vitamins ..... it makes it much easier. Had my RNY 12/6/11 but I had no trouble with mucus. My biggest trouble was and sometimes still is nausea after I eat for like the first 30 min. If I rest it goes away pretty quickly. Does not always happen and...
  4. NannyG

    Pat99 Daily Diet

    Well good luck after your surgery cuz bagels, bread etc are one of the last foods tolerated. I am just 2 months out and still have trouble with little bits of whole grain bread ..... would not even attempt a bagel. Wishing you good luck. Your day will be here soon. :)
  5. NannyG

    Vitamins

    My Doc told me and actually gave me a picture chart to take chewables whenever possible, or liquid, sublingual etc. With RNY you have malabsorption issues and a whole vitamin may not be able to break down and be absorbed as well. He gave me a chart that shows sizes and if a pill is bigger than...
  6. NannyG

    Vitamins

    I use CVS brand Spectravite Chewable (similar to Centrums chewable but cheaper) I bought the wrong Calcium. Bought Caltrate chewables. Supposed to use Calcium Citrate. Can anyone recommend any. Also bought Calciumcitrate petites ..... hah they are not so petite and am afraid to try them. I use a...
  7. NannyG

    Hair Loss after Weight Loss Surgery

    Hello !!! I am new here. Had RNY 12/6/11 and have had some slight hair loss. Doc says keep up the protein and vitamins but also told me to take Biotin 5000mcg.
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